Line Editing

While copyediting is more technical, line editing is more artistic. It’s less about “fixing” errors and more about improving readability for your readers. Perhaps a sentence’s meaning is unclear and needs to be rephrased, a word choice could be stronger, or a couple of lines should be flipped. I’ll go line by line and make adjustments with a focus on clarity, flow, word choice, tone, and more—all while maintaining your unique voice!

This is a great choice for authors who feel like they write a clean copy but want to ensure everything translates well from the page to the reader.

$0.015 per word

All edits are made with consideration for the author’s voice and style. Edits are never made with the intent of removing an author’s personality from the text.

Payment plans are available upon request.

Deliverables:

  • An annotated copy of your manuscript that includes:

    • edits made with Track Changes to improve readability

    • margin comments explaining these edits when needed or providing suggestions for sections that need more than a simple reframe

  • A partially filled-out style sheet to keep track of terminology and spelling

  • Editor availability for eight weeks after, to answer any questions or concerns about the edits

“I cannot understate the value that finding the right editor has brought to my manuscript. I can say quite honestly that Alex Kempsell has been, by far, the best investment for my story. He’s worked within my means by helping me split the cost and work of my manuscript into smaller segments, provided a sample edit to give me a chance to review his work, asked thoughtful questions, provided insightful commentary, and even provided editorial letters at my request to help identify areas where my work could use improvements. He’s also balanced constructive critiques with positive reinforcements and feedback (something most authors will agree we often desperately crave).”

— Clara Blackwell Hayes, Author, USA